If you are sprucing up things around your home this summer, maybe these gray-blue paint deas will help. Below you’ll find a handful of Pretty Gray-Blue Paint Colors for a Tranquil Mood. These understated, hazy, cool but not too cool paint colors are endorsed by happy home decorators along with interior designers and are worth a peek.
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Which Gray-Blue Paint Will Work for You?
Is Gray Blue Timeless or Trendy?
I’m a fan of these paint colors that feel timeless, slightly European inspired, and a great alternative to cool, modern grey colors.
![Mud room - Helen Davis Danavich. 2018 Southeastern Designer Showhouse in Atlanta. Photo: Sherry Hart.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/southeastern-designer-showhouse-006.jpg)
You’ll see an assortment of colors used on walls, trim, built-ins, windows, shiplap, cabinets, and more. It’s silly to think that grey colors are out of style since they are colors straight from nature, and nature is never going to fall from favor. I also blogged about light gray favorites here.
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Choosing Gray-Blue Colors to Sample
![Serene and beautiful mud room with light grey and white check floor, shiplap, and custom built-ins with design by Bria Hammel.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/mud-room-bria-hammel.jpg)
The thing is, even when you decide to use a blue-grey color, there are a host of choices. We’ll keep the focus today on beautiful chalky blue greys which can vary widely depending on your lighting situation. In Northern exposure rooms, the color may read too cool and dreary, in Southern light or rooms with strong sunlight, the paint color may be perceived as too blue.
![Inside a Swedish furniture-filled bedroom, inspired by Pauline de Rothschild, designed by Tristan Harstan for the Southeastern Showhouse.](https://i.pinimg.com/564x/76/f7/e2/76f7e271a0e10dce7a8db350addd7c7e.jpg)
So make sure to sample at least three colors before buying paint.
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Blue-Gray for Exteriors
If you’re choosing color for an exterior, windows, front door, or exterior trim, make sure to sample and watch the color throughout the day with the changing light. Sunlight washes out a color so you’ll definitely be aware of undertones within a particular color. If there are strong blue undertones in a paint, the color in natural light may appear very green.
![Benjamin Moore Wythe Blue front door on a beautiful white (SW Alabaster) brick home - built by Michael Ladisic. #benjaminmoorewytheblue #paintcolors #frontdoor](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/white-brick-house-exterior-sherwin-williams-alabaster-huffharrington-ladisic.jpg)
1. BENJAMIN MOORE Boothbay Gray
While Benjamin Moore calls this color a fresh steely gray with hints of blue, to my eyes it looks like a blue color in person. I used it on the exterior trim and porch of our tiny house and love how gentle it is without being cloying like a kids room blue.
![Boothbay Gray paint color - Strianese Interiors.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/BM-Boothbay-Gray-luxurious-closet-dressing-room-island-strianese-interiors.jpg)
Boothbay Gray has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 43.26, which means it will reflect back 43.26% of light into the space.
![Boothbay Gray paint color - Home on Harbor.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/BM-Boothbay-Gray-home-office-builtins-paneling-homeonharbor.jpg)
When I have used Boothbay Gray in areas with plenty of light, it appears more like this:
![Lovely serene light grey blue mud room with custom built ins, octagon window, shiplap, and Dutch door. Design by AGK Design Studio; Builder: The Meter Co. #mudroom #interiordesign #bluegreypaint #dutchdoor #octagonwindow](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/serene-blue-grey-mud-room-cabinets-shiplap-dutch-door-octagon-window-agk-studio.jpg)
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2. Farrow & Ball Pavilion Gray 242
When I think of a perfect, soft, quiet, light blue gray paint color, a couple of my all-time favorite homes spring to mind. First, Brooke and Steve Giannetti’s Patina Farm. Even though they light grey they used was custom, they indicated it’s close to Pavilion Gray.
![Patina Farm kitchen by Giannetti Home and Brooke Giannetti - OKL. #patinafarm #frenchfarmhouse #farmhousekitchen #whiteoakcabinets #farmsink #lanternpendant #brookegiannetti](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/patina-farm-kitchen-farm-sink-brooke-giannetti-okl-1.jpg)
They paired creamy plaster-like walls in this European country farmhouse in Ojai with steel framed doors and windows painted out in a soft grey.
![Patina Farm master bedroom by Giannetti Home is a study in European country elegance with California organic simplicity. Photo: Velvet and Linen.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/patina-farm-master-bedroom-bed-distressed-chair-giannetti.png)
While so many modern farmhouse designs incorporate a more austere look of black painted steel for windows and doors, this peaceful hushed hue captures an elegance that feels Nordic and more unique.
History of Farrow & Ball Pavilion Gray 242
“This classic mid grey was originally created for a bespoke pavilion, but is also reminiscent of an elegant 18th century Swedish colour. One of the Architectural Neutrals, the subtle blue undertones of Pavilion Gray add a contemporary touch and sense of spaciousness.”
![Hello Lovely's kitchen with modern French style - come shop the look! #modernfrench #frenchkitchen #hellolovelystudio](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/001-hello-lovely-kitchen-banner-hellolovelystudio-modern-french.jpg)
I love the color so much, I used it for the cabinets in our kitchen at the Georgian, although I mixed it at a lower saturation (66%) for a lighter effect.
![View into pantry with pom pom garland for Christmas - Hello Lovely Studio. #christmaskitchen](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/001-thanksgiving-17.jpg)
If you feel confused about how the same color feels different across different contexts, don’t be concerned. This is just reality and why it’s important to sample first.
![Farmhouse kitchen with cabinets painted in Pavilion Gray estate eggshell by Farrow & Ball. These are Workstead pendants from Trouva. #paviliongray #farrowandballpaviliongray #farmhousekitchen #greycabinets #graykitchen](https://i.pinimg.com/564x/96/e3/bd/96e3bda304ba3c32ed3fe26065df6713.jpg)
Pavilion Gray as a Nordic Color
Here’s another favorite home of mine (Desiree Ashworth’s unforgettable custom French cottage with its Gustavian design details), and soft blue-grey trim similar to Pavilion Gray imparts an ethereal, rich mood.
![Beautiful Gustavian and French Country style in a bedroom with blue grey trim - Decor de Provence.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/decor-de-provence-bedroom-001.jpg)
Don’t you love it when you see trim in colors beyond white!?!
![Rustic French farmhouse European country cottage with pale blues and green interiors - Decor de Provence. #frenchcountry #europeancountry #frenchfarmhouse #interiordesign #cottages](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/decor-de-provence-kitchen-015.jpg)
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3. Benjamin Moore Silver Mist
Okay, full disclosure. There’s a color from Benjamin Moore called Silver Mist and a color from Sherwin-Williams called Silvermist. They are similar. We know that this mud room is one of the two, but go ahead and study both!
![Silve Mist paint color on cabinets in a lovely French country laundry room mud room by Brit Jones Design. #laundryroom #frenchcountry #brickflooring #herringbone #bluegrey #silvermist #paintcolors](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/brit-jones-interiors-laundry-room-cabinets-sw-silvermist-paint-color-1.jpg)
![Light grey paint colors for calm interiors - try these on Hello Lovely! #paintcolors #bluegray #greyblue #greypaintcolors](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/light-grey-paint-colors-for-calm-try-these-banner.jpg)
Benjamin Moore Silver Mist 1619 “A silvery shimmer characterizes this very pale shade of whisper-soft blue. Delicate and light, it relies on a generous amount of gray to achieve its misty quality.”
![Silver Mist paint color on cabinets in a lovely French country laundry room mud room by Brit Jones Design. #laundryroom #frenchcountry #brickflooring #herringbone #bluegrey #silvermist #paintcolors](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/brit-jones-interiors-laundry-room-cabinets-sw-silvermist-paint-color-2.jpg)
To see more soft, romantic pastels like the one above, GO HERE.
4. Benjamin Moore Silver Gray 2131-60
Benjamin Moore Silver Gray
“This color is part of Color Preview. A collection of bold, saturated colors that brings spaces to life for those looking to illuminate their world with pure, extraordinary color. A great complement to Classic Colors, Color Preview offers a collection of 1,232 hues that excite and inspire with pure, deep, clear colors that create striking combinations.”
![Wall Color is Silver Gray Benjamin Moore. Tranquil bedroom color. #benjaminmooresilvergray](https://i.pinimg.com/564x/78/1c/b6/781cb6215821094f61c031f9908da39b.jpg)
![Reu Architects- Bathroom paint color is Benjamin Moore - Silver Gray. Kallista vanity sink.](https://i.pinimg.com/564x/53/97/71/5397714db9922122e512336d95625486.jpg)
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5. Benjamin Moore Silver Lake 1598
Benjamin Moore Silver Lake 1598
“This color is part of the Classic Color Collection. Surround yourself with your color favorites. These timeless, elegant, Classic Colors guarantee beautiful, usable color all the time, every time. A collection of 1,680 inspired hues that consumers and professionals have enjoyed for years, the colors in this palette are as timeless as they are forward.”
![From Blue to Gray Entryway - thewhitebuffalostylingco.com Benjamin Moore Silver Lake. #benjaminmooresilverlake](https://i.pinimg.com/564x/ac/b7/ff/acb7ffbd30b7adff12b393a181c83dd7.jpg)
![transitional white bathroom white cabinets carrara marble counter tops benjamin moore silver lake. #benjaminmooresilverlake](https://i.pinimg.com/564x/bd/43/b7/bd43b7e6081f5211fb82906e1bdc473d.jpg)
Easiest way to see if a paint color will work? Order samples with Samplize and have them delivered straight to your door.
![Light Blue-Grey Paint Colors for Calm Interiors...Try These on Hello Lovely! #paintcolors #greypaint #bluegrey](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/light-grey-paint-colors-for-calm-interiors-try-these-banner.jpg)
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6. Benjamin Moore Quiet Moments 1563
What if you like your gray-blue with a bit of green and an aqua mood?
![Quiet Moments (BM) paint color on a kitchen glass door - Rachel Parcell. #lightblue #bluegrey #paintcolors](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/rachel-parcell-bm-quiet-moments-kitchen-door-arrow.jpg)
Well then, you may find this calm color calming. Find a bunch more info on it in THIS.
![Quiet Moments pale blue pant color (Benjamin Moore) on mud room custom wood cabinet lockers - @prestigewoodworks. #quietmoments #quietmoments #palebluepaint #paintcolors](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/benjamin-moore-quiet-moments-1563-paint-mud-room-lockers-prestigewoodworks.jpg)
I hope these color ideas give you a place to start in your search for the perfect gray-blue for your particular project.
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Gray-Blue Mood: A Few Lovely Finds
![Warby Parker Weathers frames in Periwinkle Crystal. #bluegrey #eyeglasses #warbyparker](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/image.png)
![Serena & Lily Pacifica outdoor coastal style furniture with light grey on a lovely veranda.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/pacifica-serena-lily-coastal-rattan-outdoor-veranda-grey-pastels-1.jpg)
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For me, Betsy Eby’s ethereal encaustic paintings come to mind when I consider the dreamiest of blue greys.
![Betsy Eby beautiful abstract encaustic painting with blue grey - PEARL is a 30x30 encaustic on panel. #encausticpainting #betsyeby](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/betsy-eby-pearl-30x30-encaustic-on-panel-2007.jpg)
How does this color affect you? Do you decorate with it in your home?
Find More Inspiration for Paint Colors
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Peace to you right where you are.
-michele
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I painted my living room Sherwin-Williams Silvermist and LOVE it.
I would say it is Blue/Green/Gray. You think it is blue until you put blue next to it and it becomes green.
I highly recommend it and will use it in my next house. Looks great with all my Swedish furniture and aqua accessories.
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Oooooh – sounds amazing. Thank you for this endorsement – helps us all so much! Drives me nuts that BM and SW both have Silver Mist and Silvermist to confuse us! 🙂 I mentioned you in today’s post before I even saw your comment. 🙂